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The Macomb DailySun, 02 Aug 2015 16:24:13 -040060BALTIMORE (AP) - Daniel Norris took a three-hitter into the eighth inning in his Detroit debut, J.D. Martinez hit a three-run homer and the Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-1 on Sunday to earn a split of the four-game series.

Norris (2-1) was obtained by the Tigers on Thursday in the deal that sent former Cy Young Award winner David Price to Toronto.

]]>Sun, 02 Aug 2015 16:22:13 -0400201508021623232015-08-02T16:22:13-04:002015-08-02T16:23:23-04:00PITTSFORD, N.Y. >> Buffalo Bills guard Richie Incognito took the next step in his return to football following a 15-month hiatus for his role in the Miami Dolphins bullying scandal.

Three days into training camp, coach Rex Ryan named Incognito the team's starting left guard. Ryan made the announcement Sunday when he included Incognito along with center Eric Wood and left tackle Cordy Glenn as three offensive linemen he regards as starters.

]]>Sun, 02 Aug 2015 16:13:29 -0400201508021613292015-08-02T16:13:29-04:002015-08-02T16:13:29-04:00BEREA, Ohio >> Four days into Terrelle Pryor's transition from a quarterback to wide receiver, he's not only fitting in at Browns training camp, he's standing out.

"He's all in," wide receivers coach Joker Phillips said after morning practice Sunday. "The guy is starving to be taught the techniques.

Seattle announced the trade on Sunday. The Seahawks had an open spot on their 90-man roster after releasing defensive tackle Tony McDaniel in a salary cap move.

]]>Sun, 02 Aug 2015 15:13:56 -0400201508021513562015-08-02T15:13:56-04:002015-08-02T15:13:56-04:00TURNBERRY, Scotland >> As Inbee Park hunted down Jin-Young Ko in the final stretch of the Women's British Open, it quickly became clear which South Korean was the rookie and which was the player about to add another chapter in golf's record book.

The top-ranked Park picked up seven shots in her last 12 holes, pressured her 20-year-old protege so much she finally lost her nerve, and completed a 7-under 65 at Turnberry to capture the trophy she thought she may never win.

"I love seeing these cars -- it reminds me of my high school years," said Pat Feiler, a retired school bus driver who had a seat in the stands by the noon start time.

]]>Sun, 02 Aug 2015 15:08:04 -0400201508021508042015-08-02T15:08:04-04:002015-08-02T15:08:04-04:00KAZAN, Russia >> Katie Ledecky stood on the podium, a gold medal slung around her neck. After leaving rivals in her wake in the pool, she was alone smiling on the top spot while the other medalists departed.

Seemingly uncertain what to do next and with no one around to tell her, Ledecky sheepishly hopped off and headed down the stairs to the deck.

]]>Sun, 02 Aug 2015 14:35:18 -0400201508021436182015-08-02T14:35:18-04:002015-08-02T14:36:18-04:00ALLEN PARK >> On the eve of training camp, coach Jim Caldwell remains optimistic and looks forward to the challenges of making the Detroit Lions a better team than last year.

"I think you know and realize most of us in this profession set fairly high standards for our entire group. I'm optimistic about our entire team - but I know there's work to be done,'' Caldwell said at a press conference on Sunday.

]]>Sun, 02 Aug 2015 14:24:37 -0400201508021424372015-08-02T14:24:37-04:002015-08-02T14:24:37-04:00Southeast Michigan is now under an enhanced chance for severe weather this evening, with the primary threat being strong winds, large hail and possibly a tornado, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters say the best chance for thunderstorms is between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., but severe weather could develop in the area north of the M-59 corridor as early as 3 p.

]]>Sun, 02 Aug 2015 14:23:49 -0400201508021423492015-08-02T14:23:49-04:002015-08-02T14:23:49-04:00A number of law enforcement agencies have offered to assist Macomb County Sheriff's divers who are searching Lake St. Clair today for the body of Southfield's fire chief.

The dive team resumed the search at 7:30 a.m. today after suspending the effort about 9 p.m. Saturday as they continue to try to locate the body of Keith Rowley.

]]>Sun, 02 Aug 2015 13:47:12 -0400201508021350472015-08-02T13:47:12-04:002015-08-02T13:50:47-04:00The Sterling Heights Nature Center held an open house Saturday at its Utica Road facility.

Employees of the unique center discussed classes and programs while providing a close-up look at displays and daily activities. Those who stopped by the open house also had the opportunity to have their picture taken with an Albino black rat snake.

The Tigers continued to give up home runs - two more by Anibal Sanchez Saturday night, adding to their MLB-high 121 - leading to a 6-2 loss.

]]>Sun, 02 Aug 2015 12:17:17 -0400201508021217172015-08-02T12:17:17-04:002015-08-02T12:17:17-04:00Two south Macomb County district court judges, an assistant prosecuting attorney and a veteran lawyer are the final-four candidates for the judicial vacancy in circuit court, according to sources.

Judge Joseph Boedeker of 39th District Court in Roseville, Judge Mark Fratarcangeli of 40th District Court in St.